05000311/LER-1981-058-03, /03L-0:on 810709,boric Acid Storage Tank Level Decreased to Less than Spec Min.Caused by Constant Demand for Makeup to RCS to Compensate for Changes to RCS Specific Vol.Boric Acid Batching Initiated

/03L-0:on 810709,boric Acid Storage Tank Level Decreased to Less than Spec Min.Caused by Constant Demand for Makeup to RCS to Compensate for Changes to RCS Specific Vol.Boric Acid Batching Initiated

ML20010B853
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Site:	Salem
Issue date:	08/07/1981
From:	Dickey F Public Service Enterprise Group
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
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ML20010B852	List: 05000311/LER-1981-058, Forwards LER 81-058/03L-0.Detailed Event Analysis Encl 05000311/LER-1981-058-03, /03L-0:on 810709,boric Acid Storage Tank Level Decreased to Less than Spec Min.Caused by Constant Demand for Makeup to RCS to Compensate for Changes to RCS Specific Vol.Boric Acid Batching Initiated
References
LER-81-058-03L, LER-81-58-3L, NUDOCS 8108180384
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LER-1981-058, /03L-0:on 810709,boric Acid Storage Tank Level Decreased to Less than Spec Min.Caused by Constant Demand for Makeup to RCS to Compensate for Changes to RCS Specific Vol.Boric Acid Batching Initiated

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